Search 0
9,313  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 24 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
24 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1110279
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Antique French Gilt Mirror
Sold by French Antique Company
sold SA1110279
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
French Antique Company

French Antique Company

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2019
Browse dealers 21 items
  • About Us
    Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1110279
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique French Gilt Mirror

19th century
Sold 12 January 2025 · French Antique Company
This “Antique French Gilt Mirror” found a buyer.

It was listed by French Antique Company. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Antique Louis MirrorAntique Mirror FrenchGold French Mirror Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

Antique French gilt Louis Philippe mirror.

It dates from around 1860.

It has its gilt frame and lovely original glass with light foxing and its original backboards.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Antique French Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1110279
Dealers Notes

Delivery £65 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description
Antique French gilt Louis Philippe mirror.

It dates from around 1860.

It has its gilt frame and lovely original glass with light foxing and its original backboards.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Antique French Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110279
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the French Antique Company Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique French wall mirror featuring a curved wooden frame finished in distressed gold leaf with an aged reflective glass plate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 5
Archive I An antique French wall mirror featuring a curved wooden frame finished in distressed gold leaf with an aged reflective glass plate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique French Gilt Mirror

Archive II An antique French wall mirror featuring a curved wooden frame finished in distressed gold leaf with an aged reflective glass plate. View II
Archive III An antique French wall mirror featuring a curved wooden frame finished in distressed gold leaf with an aged reflective glass plate. View III
Archive IV An antique French wall mirror featuring a curved wooden frame finished in distressed gold leaf with an aged reflective glass plate. View IV
Archive V An antique French wall mirror featuring a curved wooden frame finished in distressed gold leaf with an aged reflective glass plate. View V
Enlarged Archival View
French Antique Company

French Antique Company
Telephone 07899 864960
Location
Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchantiquecompany
Verified Since Oct 2019
Items For Sale 21
Items Sold 697
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Verified Since Oct 2019
View Dealer Info
Location: Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchantiquecompany
Verified
Oct 2019
For Sale
21
Sold
697
An antique French wall mirror featuring a curved wooden frame finished in distressed gold leaf with an aged reflective glass plate.
Antique French gilt mirror
Ref: SA1110279
An antique French wall mirror featuring a curved wooden frame finished in distressed gold leaf with an aged reflective glass plate.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 5
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRounded upper corners, Beaded inner moulding, Sweeping cove profile
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 44 cm (17 in)

FAQs

French gilt mirrors originated during the Baroque and Rococo periods, reflecting the opulence and classical design principles of the French royal courts. Artisans used intricate carving and gilding techniques to create statement pieces that enhanced light and space in formal interiors.

Authentic pieces typically feature a carved wooden base, often pine or gesso-covered softwood, layered with bole and thin sheets of gold leaf or metallic powder. Traditional joinery and hand-applied finishes are characteristic of period craftsmanship.

Authentication involves examining the mirror plate for age-related foxing, oxidisation, and hand-beveled edges, alongside inspecting the backboards and the patina of the gilt layer for signs of genuine wear and historical aging.

Pairing a gilded mirror with modern minimalist furnishings creates a striking contrast that highlights its historical texture. It functions effectively as a focal point above a fireplace mantel or as a reflective element in a hallway.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to protect the wood and gesso, and cleaning the glass gently with a soft dry cloth without chemical sprays touching the delicate gold leaf frame.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories